Official DVLA Record

1997 Toyota Previa 2.4L Petrol · P131 JMC

P131 JMC

1997 Toyota Previa (2.4L, petrol). First registered 25/04/1997. Recorded mileage 96,157 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA PREVIA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/02/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
96,157 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/02/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2438cc

P131 JMC Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2023
  • 96,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P131 JMC Mileage History

  1. 20/01/200748,677 mi
  2. 25/04/200855,704 mi+7,027 mi
  3. 20/02/200958,808 mi+3,104 mi
  4. 06/04/201065,046 mi+6,238 mi
  5. 07/04/201065,058 mi+12 mi
  6. 12/05/201168,804 mi+3,746 mi
  7. 27/04/201274,011 mi+5,207 mi
  8. 27/04/201274,024 mi+13 mi
  9. 20/01/202178,746 mi+4,722 mi
  10. 03/02/202287,358 mi+8,612 mi
  11. 27/01/202396,157 mi+8,799 mi

Average of roughly 2,964 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

P131 JMC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 02:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Previa (P131 JMC) between January 2007 and January 2023.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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